Module Information
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Essay 2000 Words | 50% |
| Semester Assessment | Lesson Plan 1200 Words | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Lesson Plan Lesson plan and justification. All failed elements of the assessments must be retaken. 1200 Words | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Essay All failed elements of the assessments must be retaken 2000 Words | 50% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Demonstrate an effective knowledge and understanding of young children's early mathematical development.
Critically review and discuss the concepts, arguments and principles surrounding mathematical development.
Critically examine the ways in which young children learn mathematics.
Critically evaluate the effects of parents, teachers and government policies on early mathematical development.
Demonstrate a critical engagement with relevant source material.
Brief description
Young children’s mathematical education is central to their later development of the subject. Exploring a range of issues, including mathematical confidence and anxiety, students will understand the significance that early mathematical experiences can have on children’s later mathematical learning. As part of the module, students will reflect critically on their own mathematical experiences and think about the impact that these may have had. In addition, pedagogical techniques for effective mathematics teaching will be explored, along with a critical consideration of the latest policy and guidance on mathematical learning.
Content
Should we teach maths?
How should we teach maths?
How should we assess maths?
Why can maths make us anxious?
Where is maths placed in the curriculum?
What is the difference between maths and numeracy?
How do we meet different pupil needs in maths?
Can other subjects be used to teach maths?
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | Occasional descriptive statistics in lectures and sources. |
| Communication | Communication techniques are a vital element throughout lectures and seminars. Spoken communication throughout seminar activities. Written communication throughout written assessments. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Feedback from the written assignment and personal reflection during seminar tasks encourage improved performance. |
| Information Technology | Written assignments should be word-processed and one of the seminar tasks requires the development of a PowerPoint presentation. |
| Problem solving | An essential element in the process of critical assessment. |
| Research skills | Research is required for the main assessments and some of the seminar tasks. |
| Team work | Seminar activities provide many opportunities for team work, including group presentations and debates. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 6